STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

November 6, 2025

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

STIHL Recalls BR 800 Backpack Blowers Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall number

26072

Brand / firm

STIHL Incorporated, of Virginia Beach, Virginia

Sold / distributed

Authorized STIHL independent dealers nationwide from May 2025 through September 2025 for about $600 for the STIHL BR 800 X Magnum model and about $700 for the STIHL BR 800 C-E Magnum model.

Why it was recalled

The fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break apart, posing a laceration hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves the fan wheel of the STIHL BR 800 Magnum, models X and C-E, a backpack blower powered by a combustion engine. The backpack blower is gray and orange. "STIHL," "BR 800," and "X" or "C-E" are printed on the rear of the blower. The recalled blower's serial number is located on a label on the blower tube. Only backpack blowers with serial numbers ranging from 546515117 to 547916107 are included in the recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled STIHL BR 800 backpack blower and bring it to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fan wheel.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.